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ArticlesCover Storyby StaffDecember 26, 2025

6 Student Transportation Trends to Watch in 2026

In the year ahead, school transportation faces a mix of familiar and emerging challenges, safety tech, illegal passing, and alt fuels among them. Here’s a look at what’s coming and how to stay ahead.

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Articlesby Elora HaynesDecember 23, 2025

Planning Before Purchasing: A 10-Step Framework for Vetting Tech

New tech tools can drive real impact or real frustration. Here’s how pupil transportation leaders can make smarter, safer, and budget-friendly tech decisions using a vetting process.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2025

School Bus Business Briefs: More Safety Solution Expansions & Great Start Program Launch

From a software expansion to a new alternative transportation support program, an AI dashcam reveal, and ridership milestones, here’s the latest supplier news.

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Videosby Amanda HuggettDecember 19, 2025

Top Tips for New Student Transportation Directors [Video]

Stepping into a transportation leadership role? Both new and veteran directors share practical advice here to help new leaders succeed from day one.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2025

Pressed Play: 2025 Year in Review, Video Edition

You watched, shared, and replayed these videos all year long; see School Bus Fleet’s most-watched coverage on safety, policy, tech, and leadership.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2025

2025 Year in Review: Your Most-Read School Bus Fleet Stories

The top 2025 reads covered legislation, behavior tips, mechanic training, accountability, and leadership. Here’s what headlines rose to the top!

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Articlesby StaffDecember 16, 2025

From the Editor’s Desk: Our Favorite 2025 Stories You May Have Missed

Explore the 2025 stories we can’t stop thinking about, complete with behind-the-scenes insight from our editors.

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SponsoredDecember 15, 2025

Inside IC Bus: Electrification, Technology & What Lies Ahead

Check in with IC Bus with us! We unpack the company’s standout wins from 2025 and reveal what transportation leaders should prepare for in 2026. From next-gen CE updates, expanding EV options, and customer-driven upgrades, this is the inside scoop. Sponsored by IC Bus.

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Newsby Amanda HuggettDecember 15, 2025

Recognize Excellence: Nominations Open for 2026 Administrator of the Year

It's time to nominate the transportation directors who exemplify excellence in district or state-level school bus operations!

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Sponsoredby Amanda HuggettDecember 15, 2025

Inside IC Bus: Electrification, Technology & What Lies Ahead [Video]

Join us for a video chat with IC Bus! Let’s unpack the company’s standout wins from 2025 and reveal what transportation leaders should prepare for in 2026. From next-gen CE updates, expanding EV options, and customer-driven upgrades, this is the inside scoop. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus.

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